From 3–5 August 2025, Baia Mare became the epicentre of Romanian skateboarding with the latest edition of the Maramureș Rookie Fest 2025, the only official street skateboarding competition in Romania and a proud stop of the global World Rookie Tour. Hosted at the Baia Mare Skatepark and the city’s historic centre, this event delivered the highest level of skateboarding ever seen in the country, attracting top under-19 riders from Romania, Hungary, Estonia, Italy, and Germany.
Competition & Street Session
The contest opened with warm-ups and practice on August 3, followed by qualifications and finals on August 4 at the Baia Mare Skatepark. The highlight of the weekend was the legendary Street Session on August 5 in the old town centre, where riders showcased creativity, style, and technical mastery in front of an electric crowd. This urban skate jam produced some of the best clips in the event’s history, blending skateboarding culture with Baia Mare’s unique heritage.
Winners & World Finals Qualification
The competitive level was extraordinary. In the Rookie division (U19), local hero Patric Iluț (Romania) took first place. Since he already secured a ticket earlier this season, the coveted Golden Ticket, all-inclusive for the World Rookie Tour Finals in Velenje, Slovenia, was transferred to Oskar Sikk (Estonia), who placed third. Second place went to Marci Karpati (Hungary), who also earned qualification for the Finals.
In the Girls category, Petra Merimaa (Estonia) impressed the judges with her consistent runs and secured her place at the Finals. The youngest riders lit up the Super Groms division (under 10 years), where Akira Cotaddini (Italy) claimed the win and a Golden Ticket, followed by Benjamin Schikorojan (Germany), who also qualified.
Impact on Romanian Skateboarding
Beyond the results, Maramureș Rookie Fest 2025 left a strong mark on both the local and international skateboarding scenes. The event enjoyed massive media coverage, live streaming, and professional photography, while the crowd’s energy created a festival-like vibe from start to finish.
By combining high-level competition, cultural promotion, and community spirit, the event reaffirmed Baia Mare as a top sports destination and strengthened Romania’s presence on the global skateboarding map. Once again, the World Rookie Tour proved that skateboarding is more than a sport – it is a culture, a lifestyle, and an inspiration for the next generation.
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